This 90 min long program takes place solely on the Kingsland Wildflowers Green Roofs. This tour is perfect for ages K-5th but can be adapted to older groups as well. Kingsland Wildflowers has the capacity of 30 students.
Through this program participants will be introduced to specific fauna and flora while exploring concepts such as biodiversity, seasonal changes, cycles of nature, native vs. non native species and ways in which humans have and continue to change our urban ecology. Activities and topics vary based on the season but may include plant walks, plant structures, pollination, insect identification, soil explorations, seed collecting, and flora and fauna identification.

Location: Kingsland Wildflowers

Kingsland Wildflowers at Broadway Stages is a unique 25,000 square foot green roof that is home to an abundance of beautiful native flowering plants and insects. The rooftop garden provides an opportunity for education around New York City’s conservation efforts, green infrastructure initiatives and policy, and our role in the growing climate crisis as well as incredible views of Manhattan and the neighboring heavy industrial business zones.

Accessibility: To access the community space (4th floor) there are 3.5 flights of stairs or an elevator in the lobby. The elevator can also reach the top floor (5th floor) although there is a step up to be able to walk around the main meadow. The roof’s paths are made of large slabs of stone that at times can be uneven.

Field trip fees:
$300 for Private Schools Groups
$250 for Non-School Group
$200 for Public Schools Groups
$0 for Local Public Schools in Districts: 14, 16, 24, 30, and 32

Program Description:
This 90 min program will take place at the Queens Landing Boathouse and Environmental Center and is for smaller groups who would like a more in-depth program about local marine ecology, water quality and our local estuary habitat restoration efforts.
The activities will vary depending on age but may include marine life identification, water related activities such as measuring water’s physical characteristics; dissolved oxygen, temperature, pH, and salinity as well as learning how our findings impact our city, quality of life, and human and marine life health. Groups will be able to use tools such as microscopes, hand lenses, and water testing tools.
After the indoor portion students will be led through the newest portion of Hunters Point South Park to see the efforts of wetland restoration while walking the shoreline of the Newtown Creek and East River.

Location : Queens Landing Boathouse and Environmental Center
We welcome groups to our brand new space, Queens Landing Boathouse and Environmental Education Center overlooking where the fast-moving East River and the calm waters of Newtown Creek meet. This program will start in the classroom and finish with a tour of the recently restored wetlands in the beautiful Hunters Point South Park.

Accessibility: Queens Landing meets ADA accessibility standards. The space is all one floor, has one large bathroom, and sinks for water refills. Please make a note on the sign up sheet if you have any additional questions about accessibility.

Field trip fees:
$300 for Private Schools Groups
$250 for Non-School Group
$200 for Public Schools Groups
$0 for Local Public Schools in Districts: 14, 16, 24, 30, and 32

Program Description:
Climate Change Adaptation program takes place in Hunters Point South Park in Long Island City. The tour begins and ends at the brand new Queens Landing Boathouse and Environmental Center. From there, we will set off on a walk through Hunters Point South Park discussing how history, climate change, and the water cycle has influenced the design of the park. Topics of landscape design, horticultural choices, water quality, and future development will be introduced through examples in the park creating a memorable and unique learning experience.

This program is around 120 min long and best for ages 4th grade and up as it includes a good amount of walking.

Location: Hunters Point Park and Queens Landing Boathouse and Environmental Center
We welcome groups to our brand new space, Queens Landing Boathouse and Environmental Education Center where we start our tour of Hunters Point South Park located where the fast-moving East River and the calm waters of Newtown Creek meet. This park has the first public access point to the Creek in Queens and is designed to provide coastal habitat for wildlife and incorporate resilient design strategies that address stormwater management, rising sea levels, and pressures related to increasing density.

Accessibility: Hunters Point South Park has wide and even paved paths throughout the park. Stairs can be avoided if needed. There are public restrooms, water fountains, and shade available. Please make a note on the sign up sheet if you have any additional questions about accessibility.
Field trip fees:
$300 for Private Schools Groups
$250 for Non-School Group
$200 for Public Schools Groups
$0 for Local Public Schools in Districts: 14, 16, 24, 30, and 32

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Program Description:
The tour will start at Kingsland Wildflowers Green Roof where we introduce Newtown Creek past, present and future, touching on the importance of green infrastructure, stormwater management, and creating native habitat. A tour of the green roof and its ecology will follow while groups take in an entirely different view of the Creek and its surroundings.

We will then head to the Newtown Creek Nature Walk next door where the group will stop at different key points of interest to discuss our surroundings.

This program is between 90-120 min long and best for ages 4th grade and up as it includes a good amount of walking. We have found that Nature Walk tours are best with groups of 30 or less. If there are more students in your group, please contact us for the best way to proceed.

Note: This program has a different start and end point.

Location: Kingsland Wildflowers and Newtown Creek Nature Walk

This program will include both Kingsland Wildflowers Green Roofs and Newtown Creek Nature Walk.

Kingsland Wildflowers at Broadway Stages is a unique 25,000 square foot green roof that is home to an abundance of beautiful native flowering plants and insects. The rooftop garden provides an opportunity for education around New York City’s conservation efforts, green infrastructure initiatives and policy, and our role in the growing climate crisis as well as incredible views of Manhattan and the neighboring heavy industrial business zones. both next door and in the distance.

The Newtown Creek Nature walk is a Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is an open public art space that offers a scenic, meandering walk along the banks of the Creek. The walk is full of historical and artistic artifacts, native plants, animal sightings, and ongoing restoration projects that easily spark conversations about water quality, the history of the Creek, modern waste and consumption, and CSO challenges.

Accessibility: The Newtown Creek Nature Walk is wheelchair friendly although can have some uneven surfaces including small gravel, brick, and soil. There are two water fountains closer to the Kingsland Ave entrance, multiple trash cans and picnic benches, but no bathrooms. Please make a note on the sign up sheet if you have any additional questions about accessibility

Field trip fees:
$300 for Private Schools Groups
$250 for Non-School Group
$200 for Public Schools Groups
$0 for Local Public Schools in Districts: 14, 16, 24, 30, and 32

This program is part one of a more in-depth study of the Newtown Creek and available for local schools in school districts 14, 16, 24, 30, and 32. This pre-field trip presentation will give students the base knowledge they need to fully understand the state of the Newtown Creek and the work of Newtown Creek Alliance.